1
as in to eat
to consume or wear away gradually
the fear that inflation will continue to erode people's savings
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as in to wear
to damage or diminish by continued friction
the winds and desert sands have eroded much of the original surface of these ancient monuments
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Recent Examples of erode
The immediate impact may be muted, but over time a looser OPEC — as well as a UAE that feels empowered to pump more crude — could erode the oil-price floor underpinning the economies of top African producers Nigeria and Angola.
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Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In the United States, these conditions affect one in three people, eroding their independence and quality of life — while costing us over $380 billion annually.
—Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Referencing Gandhi's observation that life is one indivisible whole, Esposito argues that a broken home life bleeds into workplace performance, while a struggling community erodes the stability of every family within it.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
From a biological standpoint, chronic psychiatric conditions act like a constant stressor that erodes the brain’s structural integrity.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
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Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 29 Apr. 2026
In the United States, these conditions affect one in three people, eroding their independence and quality of life — while costing us over $380 billion annually.
—Bryan T. Kelly, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Referencing Gandhi's observation that life is one indivisible whole, Esposito argues that a broken home life bleeds into workplace performance, while a struggling community erodes the stability of every family within it.
—William Jones, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
From a biological standpoint, chronic psychiatric conditions act like a constant stressor that erodes the brain’s structural integrity.
—Eric J. Nestler, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for erode
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The shots rang out from the back of the ballroom as attendees were eating their first course, several minutes after White House Correspondents’ Association President Weija Jiang delivered remarks.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2026
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Word got around and surfers came to the restaurant from all over San Diego County, gathered around the tables, ate burgers and swapped their tales.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Messick, who grew up dreaming of wearing a Rays uniform, continues to be a nightmare for his hometown team.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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Melania wore a double-breasted crepe suit from American designer Adam Lippes, who also designed her navy-and-ivory ensemble for the president's second inauguration ceremony last year.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Thankfully, the Dark Sky movement is growing as more people become aware of the issue and learn about simple and cost-effective ways that can be embraced to reverse the course of destroying our night skies.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Radioactive clouds spread, causing panic as far away as Germany and Britain; millions of litres of milk were dumped; livestock was destroyed or banned from sale.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
26 Apr. 2026
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There are a lot of idea threads that fray off and don’t go anywhere.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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The April state visit of King Charles and Queen Camilla of Britain (more properly the United Kingdom, including Northern Ireland) and the Commonwealth (formerly the British Empire) provides an opportunity to repair relations frayed mainly by the Iran War.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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The primary ground point is near the thermostat housing, and over time those connections corrode and cause a wide range of problems.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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How could both a module being provided by Northrop Grumman, a major US defense contractor, and I-HAB from Europe be corroded?—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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Connecticut’s Climate Progress report, required every three years by the state legislature, shows how Connecticut is continuing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Companies are taking steps to reduce their plastic consumption, according to Melissa Bastos, Cotton Incorporated director of corporate strategy and insights.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Until sound effects, tones, and grating atmospheres rub right up against the dialogue.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2026
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An employee washed hands for less than 10 seconds at the sushi bar, and the inspector wants to see 10-15 seconds of your hands rubbing each other.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Sad memories of last year — when Wooten lost a tiebreaker in her state championship singles match to hand Palmetto the title — are all but erased.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nile Rodgers songs have a way of erasing distinctions between the two.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Erode.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/erode. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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